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1965 PONTIAC GTO TRIBUTE CONVERTIBLE
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Pontiac 1965 PONTIAC GTO TRIBUTE CONVERTIBLE $79,900 THE STORY Originally a trim upgrade package available for the Pontiac Tempest, the Pontiac LeMans became a separate model in 1963. It was named after the French city of Le Mans which is the site of the ’24 Hours of Le Mans’ – the world’s oldest active sports…
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK4 R32
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Volkswagen 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK4 R32 $29,900 THE STORY The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 was the fourth generation of the VW Golf and the successor to the VW Golf Mk3. It launched in October of 1997 for the 1998 model year and was the best-selling car in Europe in 2001. This generation was designed with the…
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3
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Chevrolet 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 $42,900 THE STORY Produced from 1967 until 1982, the Corvette C3 was the third generation of the iconic sports car made by Chevrolet. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, however the body and the interior on the C3 were completely new. Over the course…
1988 PORSCHE 928 S4 COUPE
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Porsche 1988 PORSCHE 928 S4 COUPE $52,500 THE STORY Originally designed as a potential flagship replacement for Porsche’s popular 911, the 928 was a 2+2 grand touring car manufactured from 1978 to 1995. It was developed with the goal of blending the performance and handling of a sports car with the comfort, spaciousness and ride…
1969 CHEVROLET CAPRICE COUPE
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Chevrolet 1969 CHEVROLET CAPRICE COUPE $59,900 THE STORY Produced from 1965 until 1996 by Chevrolet in North America, the Caprice sold well over a million units in its debut year, solidifying it as the most popular car in the US in the 1960s and early 1970s. It was originally introduced as a luxury trim package…
2017 HOLDEN VF COMMODORE SS V REDLINE SPORTSWAGON
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Holden 2017 HOLDEN VF COMMODORE SS V REDLINE SPORTSWAGON SOLD THE STORY Produced by Holden between 2013 and 2017, the Holden VF Commodore was the last significantly restyled iteration of the fourth and final generation of the Holden Commodore to be manufactured in Australia. The range included a sedan, station wagon and commercial utility version.…
1995 JAGUAR XJ6 X300
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Jaguar 1995 JAGUAR XJ6 X300 $42,000 THE STORY Manufactured between 1994 and 1997, the XJ X300 was the first Jaguar XJ to be produced entirely under Ford Motor Company ownership. Following on from previous generations of the XJ, it features the independent rear suspension arrangement that Jaguar is known for. The design of the vehicle…
1956 JAGUAR XK140
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Jaguar 1956 JAGUAR XK140 $129,500 THE STORY Manufactured between 1954 and 1957, the Jaguar XK140 was the successor to the XK120. This beautiful sports car came with several upgrades, including improved brakes, more interior space, rack and pinion steering, increased suspension travel and telescopic shock absorbers instead of the older lever arm design. In addition…
1983 HOLDEN WB ‘SANDMAN’ TRIBUTE VAN
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Holden 1983 HOLDEN WB ‘SANDMAN’ TRIBUTE VAN SOLD THE STORY Produced in Australia by Holden between 1980 to 1985, the Holden WB series was a facelifted version of the HZ series which it replaced. Unlike the HZ and every other full-size Holden series before it, the WB was only offered in commercial body-styles with no…
1990 PORSCHE 911 (964) C2
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Porsche 1990 PORSCHE 911 (964) C2 $99,500 THE STORY Produced in Germany between 1964 and 1989, the Porsche 911 was originally developed as a much more powerful, larger and more comfortable replacement for the Porsche 356. The new car made its debut at the 1963 “Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung”, better known as the Frankfurt Motor Show to…
1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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Chevrolet 1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA SOLD THE STORY Making its debut in 1958, the Impala was Chevrolet’s popular flagship passenger car and has remained one of the best-selling American-made vehicles in United States history. Named ‘Impala’ after the graceful African antelope, the original concept featured Corvette-like design cues and hardtop styling. Clare MacKichan from General Motors…
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CROWN
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Chrysler 1962 IMPERIAL CROWN SOUTH HAMPTON COUPE SOLD THE STORY The Imperial was Chrysler’s luxury vehicle brand from 1955 to 1975 and again from 1981 to 1983. It was a separate division of Chrysler created to compete with Ford’s Lincoln and General Motor’s Cadillac divisions. New body styles were introduced every 2 – 3 years,…
1962 HOLDEN EK SPECIAL
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Holden 1962 HOLDEN EK SPECIAL $47,900 THE STORY Produced by Holden in Australia from 1961 to 1962, the EK series was a facelifted version of the Holden FB, which it replaced. Aesthetically the EK was divided between two different levels of finish. The standard variants were painted a single colour with no additional fittings or…
1987 CORVETTE C4 CONVERTIBLE
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Chevrolet 1987 CORVETTE C4 CONVERTIBLE $39,500 THE STORY The C4 Corvette represented a clean break from the previous C3 model, with a completely new chassis and sleeker, more modern styling. Beneath the fiberglass skin was a fully independent suspension, the choice of a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission and the race-proven 5.7 Litre V8 with…
1963 CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE
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Chevrolet 1963 CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE SOLD THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sports Car” and the model is still produced today. 1963 was the first year…
1970 FORD FAIRMONT XW WAGON GS
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Ford 1970 FORD FAIRMONT XW WAGON GS $69,900 THE STORY Produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970, the Ford Falcon XW replaced the Falcon XT model previously available and featured a comprehensive facelift, a new grille and taillights, and all new exterior panels alongside an extensively redesigned interior. When the XW was initially designed,…
1989 PORSCHE 928 S4
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Porsche 1989 PORSCHE 928 S4 SOLD THE STORY Originally designed as a potential flagship replacement for Porsche’s popular 911, the 928 was a 2+2 grand touring car manufactured from 1978 to 1995. It was developed with the goal of blending the performance and handling of a sports car with the comfort, spaciousness and ride quality…
1975 TRIUMPH STAG
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Triumph 1975 TRIUMPH STAG SOLD THE STORY Manufactured between 1970 and 1977, the Triumph Stag was a 2+2 sports tourer designed and styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. It was developed as a luxury sports car and was intended to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL class models. In order to meet proposed American rollover…
1998 MAZDA RX-7
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Mazda 1998 MAZDA RX-7 SOLD THE STORY Winner of multiple races and awards, praised for its world-class handling and featured in many beloved video games and movies, the Mazda RX-7 is truly an iconic and stylish car. Manufactured over a 24-year production run between 1978 and 2002, more than 800,000 RX-7s were produced over three…
1973 HOLDEN LJ TORANA GTR
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Holden 1973 HOLDEN LJ TORANA GTR $ 99,000 THE STORY Manufactured by Holden from 1967 to 1980, the Torana has a rich history in Australia. It is largely thought that “Torana” was derived from the Aboriginal word for “flight” meaning “to fly”. Originally introduced in May of 1967, the first Torana model was essentially a…
1976 HOLDEN HJ MONARO GTS TRIBUTE
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Holden 1976 HOLDEN MONARO GTS TRIBUTE SOLD THE STORY The Holden Monaro is largely considered to be legendary among fans and enthusiasts alike. Named after the ‘Monaro’ region in New South Wales, Holden’s new coupe was originally introduced in July of 1968 and was available in three models; the base, the GTS and the GTS…
2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 MUSTANG
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Ford 2007 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 SOLD THE STORY The absolutely iconic Ford Mustang is a household name – and has been since its inception in 1964. Currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate, the Mustang is now in its seventh generation of production. The namesake of the “Pony Car” segment of consumer vehicles, the car was…
1983 FORD CAPRI
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Ford 1983 FORD CAPRI $49,500 THE STORY The Ford Capri retains a special place in the hearts of car fans. Originally designed as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang, it was first unveiled to the public in 1969 and marketed as a cheap, fast and fun two-plus-two coupe. It was a highly successful model…
2012 HOLDEN HDT VE SS UTE
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Holden 2012 HOLDEN HDT VE SS UTE SOLD THE STORY Iconic and culture defining, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors first released its coupe utility vehicle, the ‘Holden Ute’ in 1951. The vehicle had an excellent reception and it seemed like Holden had the Ute formula in the bag from the get-go: good looking, affordable,…
1975 PORSCHE 911
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Porsche 1975 PORSCHE 911 SOLD THE STORY Produced in Germany between 1964 and 1989, the Porsche 911 was originally developed as a much more powerful, larger and more comfortable replacement for the Porsche 356. The new car made its debut at the 1963 “Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung”, better known as the Frankfurt Motor Show to English speakers.…
1962 CORVETTE FUELIE CONVERTIBLE
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Chevrolet 1962 CORVETTE FUELIE CONVERTIBLE $225,000 THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sport’s Car” and the model is still produced today. 1962 was the final year…
1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 IROC-Z
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Chevrolet 1988 CAMARO Z28 IROC-Z SOLD THE STORY The Z28 has always been Chevrolet’s most unique Camaro trim. From the start and finish line, the Z28 scorched the earth. For six generations Chevrolet has created some awesome cars in the Camaro, a muscle car that was meant to meet the Mustang on the streets and…
1982 YAMAHA XJ650 TURBO
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Yamaha 1982 YAMAHA XJ650 TURBO $9,500 THE STORY Originally introduced in 1980 as a mid-size motorcycle as the Maxim, the bike was produced through 1983. Yamaha designed the high-performance XJ650 as a brand new four-cylinder with shaft drive, and it was built specifically as a special cruiser. The XJ Maxim was the successor of the…
1981 YAMAHA XV1000 TR1
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Yamaha 1981 YAMAHA XV1000 TR1 $13,500 THE STORY In 1981 Yamaha introduced their XV-range motorcycles, which were all based around an air-cooled V-twin engine. Their most notable model was the Virago cruiser, however a bit more anonymous was the TR1, which was designed as more of a grand touring machine rather than a racer. Sold…
2009 YAMAHA YZF-R125
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Yamaha 2009 YAMAHA YZF-R125 SOLD THE STORY In 2008 the YZF-R125 initially came as a four-stroke replacement for the TZR125. Entering the market of small displacement four-stroke engine bikes, it quickly gained traction and became a popular choice for young riders. Competing with Honda’s popular CBR125R, Yamaha had a gap in their available range for…
1975 YAMAHA YB100
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Yamaha 1975 YAMAHA YB100 SOLD THE STORY The Yamaha YB100 was a 100cc, air-cooled, two stroke commuter motorcycle manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company between 1975 and 1981. Manufactured alongside the DX100, the YB100 was the more popular of the two bikes and sported a different fuel tank shape and graphics. With a top speed…
1969 COBRA GT
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Ford 1969 COBRA GT SOLD THE STORY Produced between 1968 and 1976, the Cobra GT is a derivative of the Ford Torino which was named after the Italian city of ‘Turin’ – considered to be ‘The Italian Detroit’. Originally a redesign from Ford’s intermediate Fairlane line of vehicles, the Torino was larger tougher, and sported…
1984 JAGUAR XJ6 SERIES III SOVEREIGN
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Jaguar 1984 XJ6 SOVEREIGN SERIES III SOLD THE STORY Manufactured by Jaguar Cars in Coventry, England between 1979 and 1992, the Jaguar XJ Series III was the manufacturer’s flagship 4-door model and an impressive luxury salon for its time crammed full of refined features and creature comforts. The Pininfarina designed Series III production run ran…
1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SEC
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Mercedes-Benz 1985 380 SEC V8 COUPE SOLD THE STORY The Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC C126 was a luxury coupe manufactured between 1981 and 1990 with a 3.8 litre aluminium block V8 engine. These “S-Class” for Sonderklasse or “Special Class” were always at the forefront of vehicle technology. With this series, Mecedes focused on aerodynamics and employed long wind…
1972 TRIUMPH T120 CUSTOM CHOPPER
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Triumph 1972 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120 CUSTOM CHOPPER SOLD THE STORY The Triumph T120 was produced by Triumph Engineering between 1959 and 1975 and was the first model in the Bonneville series. Producing 46 HP, the engines were air cooled 650cc parallel-twins with a top speed of 174 kmph. Five-speed gear boxes were introduced in 1972.…
1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
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Chevrolet 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE SOLD THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sport’s Car” and the model is still produced today. 1957 was the fifth year of…
1970 DODGE CHARGER R/T 426ci HEMI COUPE
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Dodge 1970 CHARGER 426ci HEMI COUPE SOLD THE STORY The Dodge Charger was first produced in 1966 and was an effort by Chrysler to produce an upscale, upsized pony car to take on the Ford Mustang. The Charger was positioned as a more expensive and luxurious coupe aiming at the upper market segment. 1970 represented the…
1958 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE SEDAN
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Plymouth 1958 BELVEDERE SEDAN SOLD THE STORY The Plymouth Belvedere was manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation as a full-size vehicle between 1954 and 1961. The word “belvedere” is Italian and translates to “beautiful sight” or “fair view”. Chrysler’s assembly plant was also based in Belvidere, Illinois however (strangely) this model was never assembled there. The…
1970 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 “M” CODE
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Ford 1970 MUSTANG MACH 1 “M” CODE SOLD THE STORY Introduced in 1969, the “Mach 1” was a performance-oriented option package for the wildly successful Ford Mustang. It was an instant success as the horsepower wars escalated even further. The Mach 1 was only available for the “Sports roof” body style (previously known as the…
1965 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
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Ford 1965 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE SOLD THE STORY In April 1964, Ford introduced the Mustang, the most successful model launch for Ford since the Model A. All sales records were smashed with 22,000 cars being sold on the first day. Within a year, 418,812 Mustangs were sitting in driveways throughout North America. The car created the…
1988 HSV VL GROUP A SS WALKINSHAW
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HSV 1988 VL GROUP A SS WALKINSHAW SOLD THE STORY One of the most iconic Australian built cars of all time, the 1988 HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw was the result of a partnership between Holden and UK-based Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Its unique aerodynamic package was designed to reduce drag at speed and increase…
1974 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
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Rolls-Royce 1974 SILVER SHADOW SOLD THE STORY The Silver Shadow was introduced in 1965 and built until the 1980 model year – over the journey the model experienced over 2,000 refinements. Each car took at least four months to build – its hand-shaped monocoque bodyshell, doors, boot, and bonnet were all made from lightweight aluminium.…
1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SEL
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Mercedes-Benz 1980 280 SEL W116 $ 26,900 THE STORY The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL W116 was the long wheelbase version of Mercede’s flagship luxury saloon. The series was manufactured between 1972 and 1980 and were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called “S-Class” – for Sonderklasse or “Special Class.” These S Class vehicles were always at the forefront…
1965 FORD F-100 STYLESIDE PICKUP
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Ford 1965 F-100 STYLESIDE PICKUP SOLD THE STORY The fourth generation of the Ford F-100 trucks was built between 1961 and 1966. In 1965 the model underwent substantial upgrades which would see it through until 1979. One of these was the introduction of “Twin I-Beam” independent front suspension with coil springs for all 2WD models.…
1993 FORD F-150 FLARESIDE
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Ford 1993 F-150 FLARESIDE SOLD THE STORY The ninth generation of the Ford F-Series was produced between 1992 and 1998 and included a return of the Flareside bed design (previously ceased in 1987) which included side steps on either side of the truck. The lines of the hood, front fender and grille were rounded off…
1972 HOLDEN HQ SS
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Holden 1972 HQ SS SOLD THE STORY The HQ series of Holdens were produced between 1971 and 1974. The HQ SS model was based on the Belmont model and produced by Holden to test the market as a pre-cursor to the Holden GTS Monaros. All cars were fitted with a high-compression Holden 253ci (4.2 litre)…
1980 YAMAHA XS1100
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Yamaha 1980 XS1100 $9,500 THE STORY The Yamaha XS 1100 engine design was in reality a completely new design with several relatively unconventional elements when compared to other inline 4-cylinder motorcycle engines of the day. The engine does not transmit power directly from the crankshaft to the clutch basket/input shaft, but instead via a wide…
1973 MONTESA COTA 247
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Montesa 1973 COTA 247 $11,900 THE STORY Spanish manufacturer Montesa has a long history of designing and building fantastic trail bikes and hiring the top riders for development and competition work. The Cota was manufactured between 1968 and 1977 and won the Spanish trials championship in 1968. It had fantastic ground clearance, a tight fork…
1980 YAMAHA XJ650R
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Yamaha 1980 XJ650R $10,200 THE STORY The Yamaha XJ650 was introduced in 1980. It is shaft-driven and boasted an air-cooled, twin cam, 650cc inline-four engine. It had a top speed of close to 200 kp/h. James Bond (Sean Connery) rode a specially modified Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo from Q in the 1983 movie Never Say…
1975 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
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Rolls-Royce 1975 SILVER SHADOW SOLD THE STORY The Silver Shadow was introduced in 1965 and built until the 1980 model year – over the journey the model experienced over 2,000 refinements. Each car took at least four months to build – its hand-shaped monocoque bodyshell, doors, boot, and bonnet were all made from lightweight aluminium.…